Schools and Colleges

Have any of you noticed an increase in outright racism at your school? I’m not referring to the usual silly jokes; I’m talking about a concerning rise in serious racism. It seems like some people feel emboldened to express these views, and I can’t quite figure out what’s driving this […]

Need Help Approaching a Girl I have this girl I really like, and I want to approach her and express my feelings, but I’m feeling really nervous about it. People keep telling me to just talk to her, but my mind keeps saying things like, “What if she thinks I’m […]

Will my classes help me get into good universities? I’ve been enrolled in the IB program for most of my academic life, but during my freshman year, my parents decided to move to the United States for my education. Since I’m attending a Catholic school, the course offerings are somewhat […]

Choosing AP Classes I’m currently a sophomore and in the process of selecting my classes for junior year. I have five required AP courses: AP Literature, AP Language, AP Pre-Calculus, AP World History, and AP Biology. I also have the option to enroll in dual enrollment for science and history, […]

Hey everyone! My name is Erin, and I’m a high school student currently taking an AP Research class. I’m conducting a project to explore how people engage with celebrity fan accounts on social media. If you’re 18 or older and follow a celebrity fan account, I would really appreciate your […]

Accomplishment Overview Is it okay if I highlight some of my challenges and demonstrate how I overcame them with the help of this teacher?

Is this appropriate? Hey everyone! We’re watching The Notebook (2004) in our English class as part of an assignment, and I have some thoughts. It’s labeled as a love story, but honestly, I’m not seeing genuine love in it. The film follows a girl named Allie and a boy named […]

Is AP World History the right choice for my first AP class? I wasn’t able to take AP Human Geography as my first AP course because my middle school case manager, who helps students with disabilities (I have ASD), didn’t permit it. Now, I’m feeling a bit anxious about taking […]

Feeling Anxious About School Absences Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience in hopes of getting some advice. I’m a sophomore, and this year has been particularly challenging for me due to anxiety and some mental health struggles. I recently transferred to a new school, and unfortunately, I’ve had […]